{"product_id":"islamic-bronze-ring-zahir-10th-14th-c-ce-eu-59-us-8-75","title":"Islamic Bronze Ring 'Zahir' (10th-14th c. CE) EU 59\/US 8.75","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis medieval Islamic bronze signet ring, named 'Zahir,' carries a flat circular bezel incised with sinuous strokes recalling Arabic naskh calligraphy. Its stepped shoulder ridges and deep malachite patina speak to centuries of quiet burial in the Near Eastern soil. A genuine, wearable seal from the heart of the medieval Islamic world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDetails:\u003cbr\u003eEra: Medieval Islamic, 10th–14th Century CE\u003cbr\u003eMaterial: Bronze (copper alloy)\u003cbr\u003eRing Size: EU 59 \/ US 8,75\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Untouched original patina — malachite green in recesses, cuprite red at high-wear points; bezel legible but softened by corrosion\u003cbr\u003eProvenance: From a private Belgian collection, acquired between the 1960s and 1990s\u003cbr\u003eUnique Identifier: R-194-B\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRestoration and Authenticity:\u003cbr\u003eThis piece is preserved in its untouched state, showing natural aging and patina from centuries of burial and wear. For those who prefer a refreshed look, a professional restoration service is available, reviving original detail while respecting historical integrity.\u003cbr\u003eIf you’d like to book a restoration, simply add the restoration option along with your order or book it as the additional product in my shop.\u003cbr\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity is included.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistorical Context:\u003cbr\u003eCast bronze signet rings with Arabic calligraphic bezels flourished across the medieval Islamic provinces of the Eastern Mediterranean and Near East, roughly between the 10th and 14th centuries. Worn as personal seals, they bore names, blessings such as 'baraka', or pseudo-calligraphic ornament — impressed into wax or clay to authenticate letters, goods, and property. The stepped shoulder ridges flanking the bezel are a diagnostic feature of this type, marking 'Zahir' as an antique ring with engraved iconography fully in dialogue with its period.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy This Piece?\u003cbr\u003e'Zahir' is a rare example of wearable medieval jewelry with a documented European collection history and distinctive Islamic calligraphic character. Its balanced proportions and honest patina make it a compelling historical ring with documented provenance — equally at home on the hand or in a serious collection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/medieval-islamic-rings\"\u003eIslamic rings\u003c\/a\u003e from our collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora Antiqua","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61686368567626,"sku":"R-194-B","price":240.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0897\/7140\/9738\/files\/IMG_0632.jpg?v=1776883739","url":"https:\/\/auroraantiqua.store\/products\/islamic-bronze-ring-zahir-10th-14th-c-ce-eu-59-us-8-75","provider":"Aurora Antiqua","version":"1.0","type":"link"}